When we think of waking up, we often think of unpleasant alarms blaring in the morning or the dreaded dragging of ourselves out of bed when we'd much rather stay there. But when it comes to the positive benefits of getting woken up, there are actually some serious advantages that can come with it. Here are just a few of the ways that getting woken up can be beneficial and can even help to improve our lives.

1. The Moment of Awareness: When we get woken up, something amazing and unexpected happens: we become aware. This can be refreshing. Paul & Poppy Muses, authors of “The Awakened Mind” say that in this moment of heightened awareness comes a spark of creativity, clarity, and openness. This can be a wake-up call to the things we need to be getting done and puts us in the right mindset to begin our day.

2. Change of Scene: Even if we're not being woken up in order to get up and out of the house, we can still benefit from the shift from sleeping to being awake. This is especially true if someone else is responsible for waking us. This opportunity to change our scenery, even if it is simply to walk out of our bedroom to the kitchen or to another room in our home, can be the perfect way to start the day.

3. Improved Habits: If someone is responsible for waking us up each morning, then we will be in a better position to form additional healthy habits. When someone else is counting on us to get up and out of bed on time, it can be just the impetus we need to make time for exercise, for breakfast, or even just to meditate and take some time for ourselves after getting out of bed.

4. A Motivating Force: A part of the morning routine for many of us is complaining about having to get up. But having someone in charge of waking us can actually be quite motivating. If there's someone who is counting on us to be there, then that person can help to provide a more positive energy into our mornings with the potential to encourage and motivate us for the day ahead.

All in all, the positive benefits of getting woken up are too great to ignore. Whether it is by a trusted friend, family member or caretaker, having someone to rely on to help us stay on track can be a huge help in achieving the goals we have set for ourselves. Embrace the potential and make the most of this tool.